Calvin Theological Seminaryis aprivateChristian Reformed ChurchseminaryinGrand Rapids, Michigan.It is closely tied toCalvin University,though each institution has its own board.
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| Motto | My heart I offer to you, Lord, promptly and sincerely |
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| Type | Privateseminary |
| Established | 1876 |
Religious affiliation | Christian Reformed Church |
| President | Julius Medenblik |
Academic staff | 35 |
| Students | 379 |
| Location | ,, United States |
| Campus | 1-acre (0.405 ha), suburban |
| Tagline | A community of faith. A center of learning. A life of ministry. |
| Affiliations | Calvin University,MIAA,Council for Christian Colleges and Universities |
| Mascot | John Calvin |
| Website | www.calvinseminary.edu |
History
editThe seminary was founded in 1876 with the purpose of preparing ministers for theChristian Reformed Church.[1]Originally it met on Spring Street in Grand Rapids, but in 1892 it was moved to Madison Avenue and Franklin Street. In 1917 it moved to the Franklin Street location. It began holding classes on the Knollcrest Campus, its current location, in 1960.
In 1894, the seminary began to offer eight literary courses for the preparation for seminary studies. In 1900 these courses were expanded and made open to non-seminary students. The school enrolled its first four female students in 1901. In 1908, the school expanded to include a full four years of high school education and two years of college, and in 1914 this was expanded to three years. In 1919 and 1920 respectively, a college president and a fourth year of college education were added, which led to the formation ofCalvin College.[2]
Presidents
editAcademics
editThe seminary primarily prepares students for ordained ministry within the denomination through theMaster of Divinitydegree, but also grantsmaster's degrees(MA,MTS) in other subjects including worship, education, missions, and theological studies.
The seminary also offers aTh.M.with concentrations in Old Ancient Near Eastern Languages and Literature, New Historical Theology, Systematic Theology, Philosophical and Moral Theology, Pastoral Care, Church Polity and Administration, Preaching, Worship, Educational Ministry, and Missions, as well as thePh.D.degree in historical, systematic, and philosophical theology, and in ethics.[3]
In addition to formal degrees, the seminary offerscontinuing education,including courses that are open to visitors, lectures, book discussion groups, and conferences for clergy and those in the community.[4]
Notable alumni and faculty
edit- Louis Berkhof
- Clarence Bouma
- Anthony Hoekema
- Herman Hoeksema
- James Kennedy,professor of thehistory of the Netherlandsat theUniversity of Amsterdam
- Barend Klaas Kuiper,professor of history, who was dismissed after watching a movie.[5]
- Rienk Kuiper
- Richard Muller
- James Olthuis
- Cornelius Plantinga
- Lewis Smedes
- John Stek
- Cornelius Van Til
- Geerhardus Vos
- Jeffrey A. D. Weima
References
edit- ^"Calvin Theological Seminary – Christian Reformed Church".Archived fromthe originalon 2012-02-07.Retrieved2007-10-06.
- ^"History".Archived fromthe originalon 2007-10-25.Retrieved2007-10-06.
- ^Degrees and Programs
- ^"Continuing Education".Archived fromthe originalon 2007-10-13.Retrieved2007-10-06.
- ^"Saw movie, loses job".Kingsport Timesfrom Kingsport, Tennessee. July 6, 1928, p. 1. via Newspapers.com (subscription required)